

A group of evil Transformers form a splinter group separate from the main faction. The Transformers are engaged in Civil war with one another. Robotic in nature, each Transformer has the ability to transform from their robot mode to an alternate form, such as a tank or jet. War for Cybertron is set on the planet Cybertron, prior to the Transformers' contact with the planet Earth. Critics generally felt that the cooperative and multiplayer versus modes were solid, but cited repetitive visuals in regards to the game's setting. Several reviewers cited it as an improvement over past Transformers games. Aggregate websites GameRankings and Metacritic report scores in the mid 70% range across all three platforms. War for Cybertron received generally positive reviews from critics. The game revolves around the use of a substance known as Dark Energon, which the evil Decepticon leader Megatron believes will allow him to return the planet to what he refers to as a golden age. The game can be played starting from either faction's perspective, but begins chronologically with the Decepticon campaign.


The Autobots and Decepticons are engaged in a Civil war. The game takes place on the planet Cybertron, prior to the Transformers arrival on Earth. A sequel, Transformers: Fall of Cybertron was released on Augin North America and on August 24 in Europe. A game for the Wii called Transformers: Cybertron Adventures was developed by Next Level Games and utilizes the same characters and setting as War for Cybertron. Two portable versions were released for the Nintendo DS, one featuring an Autobot campaign, the other a Decepticon campaign. It was released in North America on Jand in PAL regions on Jfor Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. Transformers: War for Cybertron is a third-person shooter video game developed by High Moon Studios and published by Activision. For other versions, see Transformers: War for Cybertron (Nintendo DS) and Transformers: Cybertron Adventures. This article is about the Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 game.
